How to repair network or reset to factory setting
All GL.iNet Routers have a reset button, you can use it to repair your network or reset your router to factory default. If you can neither access the web Admin Panel nor the router, you can press the
reset
button.
It is important to note you should have your router completely boot up before you perform a
reset
. Don't start any
reset
once the power is pluged and the router still in the boot up stage. It will leads you to the uboot failsafe mode.
Repair network
Press and hold the reset button for
4 seconds
then release to repair your network.
Reset to factory
There are two ways to reset the firmware.
Using reset button
Press and hold the reset button for
10 seconds
then release to reset the router to factory settings. All user data will be cleared.
Note:
If the factory reset is not working. You might need to follow the
Uboot tutorial
to debrick your router.
Revert firmware in web Admin Panel
If you can access the web Admin Panel, you can revert firmware to reset to factory.
On the left side of web Admin Panel -> MORE SETTINGS -> Revert Firmware
Note:
All your current settings, applications and data will be lost. The process will take about 3 minutes. DO NOT power off the router during this process.